Best Yogurt Panna Cotta Recipes

HONEY-YOGURT PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• Place cream and sugar in a medium saucepan. With a paring knife, split vanilla bean lengthwise; scrape out seeds, and add to cream along with empty pod (if using vanilla extract, add to yogurt mixture in step 4).
• Bring cream to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Cover pan, remove from heat, and set aside to steep, at least 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place 1/2 cup cold water in a small bowl, and sprinkle gelatin over water; set aside to soften, at least 5 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk yogurt, honey, and salt until combined; set aside.
• Return cream to a boil. Remove from heat, and immediately stir in softened gelatin until dissolved. Pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into yogurt-honey mixture; mix until combined.
• Divide mixture among eight 4- to 6-ounce ramekins. Chill until firm, at least 4 hours and up to 2 days.
• To serve, unmold each panna cotta from its ramekin: Run a paring knife around the top inner edge of ramekin, then dip bottom of ramekin in a bowl of boiling water for 10 seconds. Invert ramekin onto serving plate. Holding ramekin tightly to plate, shake firmly to release panna cotta. Drizzle with honey before serving.

VANILLA YOGURT PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over milk; let stand for 1 minute. Split vanilla bean lengthwise; using the tip of a sharp knife, scrape seeds. Add bean and seeds to gelatin mixture., Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Combine yogurt and sugar; gradually whisk into gelatin mixture. Cook and stir just until blended. Discard vanilla bean. Pour into four ungreased 10-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or until set. , Unmold panna cotta onto dessert plates. Garnish with cranberry sauce and/or pear slices if desired.

YOGURT PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together milk, gelatin, and vanilla until gelatin dissolves; set aside.
• In a small saucepan, combine heavy cream and sugar. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in gelatin mixture until gelatin melts.
• Transfer mixture to a large bowl with a spout. Add yogurt to bowl and stir until smooth and well combined. Pour mixture into six 6-ounce ramekins. Transfer to refrigerator and chill until set, at least 2 hours and up to overnight. Serve with compote.

BASIL-YOGURT PANNA COTTA WITH GRAPEFRUIT GELèE

Steps:

• Combine 3/4 cup milk and basil sprigs in a small saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover, remove from heat, and let steep 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, sprinkle 2 teaspoons gelatin over remaining 1/2 cup milk. In a heatproof bowl, sprinkle remaining 3 teaspoons gelatin over 1/2 cup grapefruit juice.
• Let both mixtures stand until gelatin softens, about 5 minutes. Strain milk-basil mixture, discarding sprigs. Pour over milk-gelatin mixture and stir until gelatin has dissolved, then whisk in yogurt until smooth. Wipe pan clean.
• Combine 3/4 cup grapefruit juice and honey in saucepan. Heat over medium-high, stirring, until honey dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling. Pour over grapefruit-gelatin mixture, stirring until gelatin has dissolved. Stir in remaining 1 3/4 cups grapefruit juice.
• Divide grapefruit mixture evenly among eight 6-to-8-ounce ramekins, gratin dishes, or shallow bowls. Refrigerate until mixture begins to thicken and mound slightly but isn't set, 45 to 55 minutes. (Do not refrigerate yogurt mixture.)
• Carefully divide yogurt mixture evenly among ramekins, pouring it in from edge (not center) of each dish to create a random swirl effect. Refrigerate until both mixtures are cold and set, about 4 hours or, covered, up to 3 days. Before serving, top with grapefruit supremes, basil leaves, and a sprinkle of salt.

GREEK YOGURT PANNA COTTA WITH GRILLED HONEYED FIGS AND WHITE NECTARINES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, bring the cream, sugar, and vanilla bean and seeds to a simmer in a medium pan. Stir in the gelatin and remove from heat. In a second bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth. Strain the warm vanilla cream, discarding the vanilla bean, and add to the yogurt, whisking to combine. Pour into 6 small ramekins or serving dishes and refrigerate at least 3 hours. Spray a grill with nonstick grill spray (a grill pan can be used) and bring to medium-high heat. Just before serving, grill the fig halves and nectarine slices just until grill marks appear and fruit is warm and lightly caramelized, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove from the grill or grill pan, drizzle with honey, and serve on top of panna cotta.

YOGURT PANNA COTTA WITH ROSE-SCENTED RASPBERRIES

Steps:

• For the rose-scented raspberries: Place half of the raspberries into a glass bowl and crush them with a fork. Gradually stir in the sugar and taste for sweetness. Gently fold in the remaining raspberries and the rosewater, until just combined. Chill the sweetened raspberry mixture until ready to serve.
• For the panna cotta: In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and sugar and heat over medium heat. Using the point or tip of a knife, scrape the vanilla bean seeds into the saucepan before adding the pod. Stir the cream mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved, then bring the mixture to a brief boil before removing from the heat.
• Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water until soft, about 15 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water, drop the sheets into the hot cream mixture and whisk until gelatin is completely dissolved. Add the yogurt, and continue whisking until the mixture is smooth. In a fine mesh sieve placed over a medium bowl, strain the yogurt mixture. Discard the vanilla bean pod. Divide the yogurt mixture among 4 (4 ounce) ramekins. Cover the ramekins with plastic wrap, and chill until the desserts have set, at least 3 hours. Place spoonfuls of the rose-scented raspberries over the top of each ramekin for garnish and serve immediately.
• Photo credit: Petrina Tinslay Photography

CHOCOLATE YOGURT PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• Add gelatin to 1/4 cup milk in a small bowl and let soften.
• Heat 1 cup milk to just below the boiling point.
• Stir in vanilla and chocolate syrup.
• Taste and add sugar if desired.
• Whisk in gelatin and milk mixture until gelatin dissolves.
• Remove from heat and stir in yogurt until smooth.
• Refrigerate 3-4 hours before serving.

GREEK HONEY & YOGURT PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• Combine the yogurt, crème fraiche, and honey in a stainless steel bowl and whisk until the ingredients come together.
• Set aside at room temperature.
• Bloom the gelatin: In a small bowl sprinkle the gelatin over 2 1/2 tablespoons of water.
• Set it aside.
• Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes. (The gelatin will soak up all the water and expand into a gummy paste.).
• Cook the egg white custard: In a small heavy saucepan, combine the milk, cream, and 1/2 cup of the sugar; bring this mixture to a simmer.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the egg whites and the remaining sugar.
• Remove the hot milk mixture and, with a ladle, add a little bit to the egg whites, whisking constantly.
• Slowly add the egg white mixture into the hot milk/cream, stirring constantly.
• Cook this mixture over medium heat, continuously stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon.
• The custard is done when it thickens enough to coat the wooden spoon.
• Remove the custard from the heat and stir in the bloomed.
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• Slowly whisk the custard for one minute, dissolving anysmall clumps of gelatin.
• Pour the custard through a mesh strainer and chill it over ice until it comes to room temperature.
• Once the custard has cooled off, using a whisk, combine the yogurt-crème fraiche mixture with the custard.
• Whisk gently but briskly until the ingredients are homogeneous and smooth.
• Pour the custard into 12 3- or 5-ounce ramekins and tap them on the counter so that the custard settles and flattens on top.
• Refrigerate custards for at least two hours or up to two days before serving.

YOGURT PANNA COTTA WITH BLUEBERRY COMPOTE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, heat the milk, sugar, rinds (save the insides for the compote), and vanilla bean simmering until the sugar is dissolved.
• Meanwhile place the gelatin in enough cold water to submerge the gelatin completely, about 1 1/2 cups. Soak the gelatin until softened. Once soft, remove the gelatin from the water, squeezing out excess water. Add the gelatin to the hot liquid and stir to melt. Let cool slightly then stir in the yogurt. Strain the mixture into a clean bowl. Chill over an ice bath until it starts to thicken. Fold in the whipped cream. Pour into individual 4-ounce molds or ramekins, or a large mold or ring mold, and chill for 2 hours. When ready to serve, dip in hot water 10 seconds to remove from the molds and turn them out onto dessert plates.
• To make the compote, place the blueberries, sugar, orange juice and lemon juice in a saucepan and bring just to a boil. Stir the fruit once, turn off the heat and let it stew on its own for 5 minutes. Serve cold or at room temperature, spooned around the panna cotta.

YOGURT AND BROWN-SUGAR PANNA COTTA WITH GRAPE GELéE

Steps:

• Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup grape juice in a 1-quart heavy saucepan and let stand 1 minute to soften. Bring to a simmer, stirring until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 3/4 cup grape juice with lemon juice, grapes, and grappa.
• Lightly oil ramekins and put in a shallow baking pan. Divide grape mixture among ramekins and chill in freezer until just set, about 30 minutes.
• Stir together gelatin and 1/4 cup cream in cleaned 1-quart heavy saucepan and let stand 1 minute to soften. Bring to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring until gelatin is dissolved. Add remaining 3/4 cup cream with brown sugar and return to a simmer, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
• Whisk together yogurt, grappa, and salt until smooth in a large measuring cup, then pour in cream mixture and whisk until combined well.
• Pour mixture into ramekins (over set gelée) and chill (in refrigerator), covered, until firm, at least 8 hours.
• To unmold, run a thin sharp knife along edge of each ramekin to loosen, then dip in a small bowl of very warm water 6 seconds. Invert a plate over each ramekin and then invert panna cotta with gelée onto plates, gently lifting off ramekins.

ROSE AND YOGURT PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast pistachios on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 7-9 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Set nuts aside.
• Whisk gelatin with ¼ cup water in a small bowl to combine. Let sit 15 minutes.
• Mix yogurt, rose syrup, and ½ cup cream in a medium bowl to combine. Heat sugar and remaining ¾ cup cream in a small saucepan over medium, stirring often, until mixture is hot and sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Whisk in gelatin mixture, then pour into yogurt mixture and whisk to combine.
• Divide panna cotta mixture among eight 4-oz. ramekins, small bowls, coffee cups, or any small vessel you'd like to use for serving. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and chill until set, at least 2 hours.
• If using, scoop a spoonful of basil seeds into a small bowl; pour in water to cover. Let sit until gelatinized, about 10 minutes.
• To serve, top panna cottas with basil seeds, raisins, a few blackberries, if desired, and reserved pistachios.
• Do Ahead: Panna cotta (without toppings) can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled.

YOGURT PANNA COTTA WITH CHERRY AND PEACH COMPOTE

Steps:

• Pour 1/4 cup water into small bowl; sprinkle gelatin over. Let stand 10 minutes. Bring cream and sugar to simmer in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Add gelatin mixture and whisk until dissolved. Whisk in yogurt and vanilla. Divide mixture among eight 3/4-cup custard cups. Cover and chill overnight. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
• Cut around edges of each panna cotta to loosen. Set each cup in shallow bowl of hot water for 10 seconds. Immediately invert onto plate. Top with compote.

YOGURT PANNA COTTA WITH RASPBERRY COULIS

Steps:

• Mix gelatin and 1/4 cup milk and let stand 10 minutes to soften.
• Heat 3/4 cup milk, but do not let boil. Remove from heat and stir in gelatin until completely dissolved. Cool 5 minutes.
• In a mixing bowl, place the yogurt and add the lemon rind and lemon juice.
• Blend the milk mixture into the yogurt.
• Pour into 6 ramekins and refrigerate until set - at least 4 hours.
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• Puree raspberries and sugar together. Strain.
• Unmold panna cotta to serve. Spoon coulis around base.

CHAMOMILE-YOGURT PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• Bring 1 cup milk, the tea bags, vanilla seeds and pod, and salt to a simmer in a small saucepan over high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Remove from heat; cover, and let tea steep 5 minutes.
• Place remaining 1/4 cup milk in a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over it, and let soften, about 5 minutes.
• Remove tea bags and vanilla pod from milk mixture. Stir in honey and gelatin mixture until dissolved. Whisk in yogurt until fully incorporated. Divide among 6 teacups or ramekins; refrigerate until set, at least 5 hours. Before serving, drizzle with honey.

BASIL-YOGURT PANNA COTTA WITH GRAPEFRUIT GELèE

Steps:

• Combine 3/4 cup milk and basil sprigs in a small saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover, remove from heat, and let steep 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, sprinkle 2 teaspoons gelatin over remaining 1/2 cup milk. In a heatproof bowl, sprinkle remaining 3 teaspoons gelatin over 1/2 cup grapefruit juice.
• Let both mixtures stand until gelatin softens, about 5 minutes. Strain milk-basil mixture, discarding sprigs. Pour over milk-gelatin mixture and stir until gelatin has dissolved, then whisk in yogurt until smooth. Wipe pan clean.
• Combine 3/4 cup grapefruit juice and honey in saucepan. Heat over medium-high, stirring, until honey dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling. Pour over grapefruit-gelatin mixture, stirring until gelatin has dissolved. Stir in remaining 1 3/4 cups grapefruit juice.
• Divide grapefruit mixture evenly among eight 6-to-8-ounce ramekins, gratin dishes, or shallow bowls. Refrigerate until mixture begins to thicken and mound slightly but isn't set, 45 to 55 minutes. (Do not refrigerate yogurt mixture.)
• Carefully divide yogurt mixture evenly among ramekins, pouring it in from edge (not center) of each dish to create a random swirl effect. Refrigerate until both mixtures are cold and set, about 4 hours or, covered, up to 3 days. Before serving, top with grapefruit supremes, basil leaves, and a sprinkle of salt.

YOGURT PANNA COTTA WITH FRESH PLUMS

Steps:

• For panna cotta:
• Lightly coat inside of 9-inch cake pan with 1 1/2-inch-high sides with canola oil. Combine 2 tablespoons water and lemon juice in small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over; stir to blend. Let stand until gelatin softens, about 15 minutes. Whisk yogurt and 3/4 cup cream in large bowl. Combine 1 cup cream and sugar in small saucepan; bring to simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Add gelatin mixture to hot cream mixture; whisk until gelatin dissolves. Add cream-gelatin mixture to yogurt mixture; whisk to blend. Pour mixture into cake pan. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated until panna cotta is set, at least 8 hours or overnight. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.
• For plums:
• Combine plums, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon peel in medium bowl; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature until juices form, tossing occasionally, about 30 to 45 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
• Using small knife, cut around panna cotta to loosen edges. Fill large bowl with 1 inch of hot water. Dip bottom of pan into hot water to help loosen. Place dessert platter upside-down atop pan; invert panna cotta onto platter. Carefully lift off pan and allow panna cotta to settle onto platter.
• Cut panna cotta into wedges. Divide among plates. Serve with plum mixture.

STRAWBERRY-YOGURT PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• Whisk the gelatin into a fourth cup of the cold milk in a small saucepan. When the gelatin has softened, stir it, then place the pan over low heat just until the gelatin dissolves. Do not allow to boil.
• Gradually stir in the remaining milk along with the cream and one-fourth cup of sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture barely begins to scald. Do not allow it to boil. Remove from heat, whisk in the orange flower water and set aside until barely warm, about 20 minutes. Spoon the yogurt into a bowl and gently stir it to smooth it. Gradually stir in the milk mixture.
• Transfer the mixture to six four-ounce ceramic ramekins. Cover and chill until set, at least four hours.
• Sweeten the strawberries with the remaining sugar, or to taste, and stir in the liqueur.
• When the gelatin cream has set, unmold the ramekins, each onto a dessert plate, by first running a knife around the edges and, if necessary, dipping the bottoms in hot water for 20 to 30 seconds. Spoon the strawberries around the panna cotta and serve.

YOGURT PANNA COTTA (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together yoghurt and buttermilk.
• In a small bowl, combine gelatine and water; microwave gelatine and water for about 30-45 seconds, until gelatine is melted then stir in sugar and vanilla.
• Whisk gelatine mixture thoroughly into yoghurt; divide into four very lightly greased ramekins and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours.
• To unmold, dip ramekins in very hot water for a few seconds and invert onto plates.
• Serve the panna cotta with a raspberry puree or simply with some fresh fruit.

YOGURT PANNA COTTA WITH STRAWBERRIES AND GRANOLA

Steps:

• Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup water in a bowl; let soften, about 5 minutes. Heat 1 cup cream, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin.
• Whisk together yogurt and remaining 1/2 cup cream in a bowl. Whisk in gelatin mixture and vanilla. Divide among 8 shallow 6-ounce dishes. Refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour and up to overnight. Serve, with berries and granola.

PUMPKIN YOGURT PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix yogurt and pumpkin pie mix; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over evaporated milk; let stand 1 minute to soften.
• Heat evaporated milk mixture over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin is dissolved and mixture just begins to boil, about 1 minute; remove from heat. Pour into yogurt mixture; stir until blended. Divide mixture evenly among 6 (6-oz) custard cups. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate about 4 hours or until set.
• To serve, run thin knife around edge of each panna cotta. Place serving plate upside down onto custard cup; turn plate and custard cup over; remove custard cup. Sprinkle each panna cotta with cinnamon and drizzle with 1 teaspoon caramel topping.